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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.45, 868.01 and 231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.45, 868.01 and 231.95 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.45 : 868.01 = 231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.45/868.01 = 231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.45x = 868.01 × 231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.45x = 201,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,329.42/578.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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