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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.13, 880.71 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.13, 880.71 and 154.32 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.13 : 880.71 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.13/880.71 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.13x = 880.71 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.13x = 135,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,911.17/587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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