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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.05, 876.08 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.05, 876.08 and 151.20 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.05 : 876.08 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.05/876.08 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.05x = 876.08 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.05x = 132,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,463.30/584.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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