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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.07, 882.03 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.07, 882.03 and 155.26 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.07 : 882.03 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.07/882.03 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.07x = 882.03 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.07x = 136,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,939.57/588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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