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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 870.37 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 870.37 and 147.38 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 870.37 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/870.37 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 870.37 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 128,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,270.41/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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