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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.67, 880.02 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.67, 880.02 and 153.83 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.67 : 880.02 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.67/880.02 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.67x = 880.02 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.67x = 135,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,373.48/586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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