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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 882.40 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 882.40 and 155.51 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 882.40 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/882.40 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 882.40 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 137,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,217.22/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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