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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 868.01 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 868.01 and 232.31 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 868.01 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/868.01 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 868.01 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 201,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,641.90/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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