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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 883.08 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 883.08 and 155.88 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 883.08 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/883.08 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 883.08 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 137,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,654.51/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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