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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 882.59 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 882.59 and 155.57 is: 233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 882.59 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/882.59 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 882.59 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 137,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,299.34/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.35

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