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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.09, 882.19 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.09, 882.19 and 155.25 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.09 : 882.19 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.09/882.19 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.09x = 882.19 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.09x = 136,960.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,960.19/588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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