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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.49, 875.23 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.49, 875.23 and 150.65 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.49 : 875.23 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.49/875.23 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.49x = 875.23 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.49x = 131,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,849.02/583.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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