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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.54, 872.08 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.54, 872.08 and 216.24 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.54 : 872.08 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.54/872.08 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.54x = 872.08 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.54x = 188,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,578.04/581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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