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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.74, 872.06 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.74, 872.06 and 216.28 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.74 : 872.06 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.74/872.06 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.74x = 872.06 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.74x = 188,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,609.14/581.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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