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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.23, 868.07 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.23, 868.07 and 213.68 is: 320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.23 : 868.07 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.23/868.07 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.23x = 868.07 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.23x = 185,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,489.20/579.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.23

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