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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.25, 870.35 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.25, 870.35 and 233.48 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.25 : 870.35 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.25/870.35 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.25x = 870.35 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.25x = 203,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,209.32/580.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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