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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.66, 875.54 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.66, 875.54 and 150.82 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.66 : 875.54 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.66/875.54 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.66x = 875.54 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.66x = 132,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,048.94/583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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