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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.12, 871.46 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.12, 871.46 and 215.80 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.12 : 871.46 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.12/871.46 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.12x = 871.46 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.12x = 188,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,058.62/581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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