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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.85, 868.22 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.85, 868.22 and 232.37 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.85 : 868.22 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.85/868.22 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.85x = 868.22 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.85x = 201,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,746.91/578.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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