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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.65, 878.42 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.65, 878.42 and 152.81 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.65 : 878.42 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.65/878.42 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.65x = 878.42 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.65x = 134,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,230.64/585.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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