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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.99, 883.51 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.99, 883.51 and 156.15 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.99 : 883.51 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.99/883.51 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.99x = 883.51 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.99x = 137,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,959.70/588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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