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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 881.49 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 881.49 and 154.81 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 881.49 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/881.49 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 881.49 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 136,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,459.06/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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