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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.46, 867.66 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.46, 867.66 and 231.84 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.46 : 867.66 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.46/867.66 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.46x = 867.66 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.46x = 201,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,158.29/578.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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