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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.24, 867.36 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.24, 867.36 and 236.48 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.24 : 867.36 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.24/867.36 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.24x = 867.36 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.24x = 205,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,113.29/578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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