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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.15, 880.79 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.15, 880.79 and 154.34 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.15 : 880.79 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.15/880.79 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.15x = 880.79 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.15x = 135,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,941.13/587.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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