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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.96, 881.84 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.96, 881.84 and 155.15 is: 232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.96 : 881.84 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.96/881.84 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.96x = 881.84 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.96x = 136,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,813.45/587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.69

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