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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.03, 886.50 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.03, 886.50 and 152.28 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.03 : 886.50 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.03/886.50 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.03x = 886.50 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.03x = 134,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,996.22/591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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