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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.12, 871.67 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.12, 871.67 and 238.88 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.12 : 871.67 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.12/871.67 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.12x = 871.67 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.12x = 208,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,220.77/581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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