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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.18, 874.76 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.18, 874.76 and 150.32 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.18 : 874.76 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.18/874.76 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.18x = 874.76 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.18x = 131,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,495.36/583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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