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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 876.03 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 876.03 and 151.21 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 876.03 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/876.03 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 876.03 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 132,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,464.50/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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