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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.56, 875.28 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.56, 875.28 and 150.70 is: 226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.56 : 875.28 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.56/875.28 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.56x = 875.28 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.56x = 131,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,904.70/583.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.03

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