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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.36, 875.06 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.36, 875.06 and 150.50 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.36 : 875.06 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.36/875.06 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.36x = 875.06 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.36x = 131,696.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,696.53/583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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