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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.71, 882.97 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.71, 882.97 and 155.90 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.71 : 882.97 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.71/882.97 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.71x = 882.97 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.71x = 137,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,655.02/588.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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