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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.31, 876.45 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.31, 876.45 and 151.47 is: 227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.31 : 876.45 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.31/876.45 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.31x = 876.45 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.31x = 132,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,756.45/584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.20

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