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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.99, 868.48 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.99, 868.48 and 146.15 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.99 : 868.48 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.99/868.48 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.99x = 868.48 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.99x = 126,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,923.64/578.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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