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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.91, 867.90 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.91, 867.90 and 227.55 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.91 : 867.90 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.91/867.90 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.91x = 867.90 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.91x = 197,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,490.65/578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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