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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.87, 868.23 and 232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.87, 868.23 and 232.19 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.87 : 868.23 = 232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.87/868.23 = 232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.87x = 868.23 × 232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.87x = 201,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,589.40/578.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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