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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.81, 883.23 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.81, 883.23 and 150.06 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.81 : 883.23 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.81/883.23 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.81x = 883.23 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.81x = 132,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,537.49/588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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