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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.33, 879.50 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.33, 879.50 and 153.50 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.33 : 879.50 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.33/879.50 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.33x = 879.50 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.33x = 134,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,999.24/586.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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