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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.66, 882.98 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.66, 882.98 and 155.85 is: 233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.66 : 882.98 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.66/882.98 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.66x = 882.98 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.66x = 137,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,612.43/588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.77

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