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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.19, 882.33 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.19, 882.33 and 155.34 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.19 : 882.33 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.19/882.33 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.19x = 882.33 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.19x = 137,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,065.03/588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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