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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.32, 866.95 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.32, 866.95 and 231.47 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.32 : 866.95 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.32/866.95 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.32x = 866.95 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.32x = 200,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,672.92/578.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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