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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.08, 871.32 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.08, 871.32 and 215.88 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.08 : 871.32 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.08/871.32 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.08x = 871.32 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.08x = 188,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,100.56/581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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