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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.78, 867.96 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.78, 867.96 and 232.23 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.78 : 867.96 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.78/867.96 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.78x = 867.96 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.78x = 201,566.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,566.35/578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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