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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.66, 875.24 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.66, 875.24 and 232.22 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.66 : 875.24 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.66/875.24 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.66x = 875.24 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.66x = 203,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,248.23/583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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