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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.70, 881.56 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.70, 881.56 and 236.30 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.70 : 881.56 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.70/881.56 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.70x = 881.56 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.70x = 208,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,309.24/587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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