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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.08, 880.52 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.08, 880.52 and 154.20 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.08 : 880.52 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.08/880.52 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.08x = 880.52 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.08x = 135,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,776.18/587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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