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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 882.56 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 882.56 and 155.53 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 882.56 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/882.56 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 882.56 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 137,266.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,266.05/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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