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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.54, 882.78 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.54, 882.78 and 155.70 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.54 : 882.78 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.54/882.78 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.54x = 882.78 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.54x = 137,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,448.85/588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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