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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.32, 879.40 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.32, 879.40 and 153.48 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.32 : 879.40 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.32/879.40 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.32x = 879.40 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.32x = 134,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,970.31/586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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