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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 868.30 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 868.30 and 213.50 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 868.30 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/868.30 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 868.30 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 185,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,383.69/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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