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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.47, 872.34 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.47, 872.34 and 216.25 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.47 : 872.34 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.47/872.34 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.47x = 872.34 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.47x = 188,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,643.53/581.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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