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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 882.04 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 882.04 and 155.22 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 882.04 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/882.04 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 882.04 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 136,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,910.25/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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