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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 882.66 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 882.66 and 155.59 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 882.66 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/882.66 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 882.66 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 137,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,333.07/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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