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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 882.85 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 882.85 and 155.68 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 882.85 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/882.85 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 882.85 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 137,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,442.09/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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