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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.23, 885.35 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.23, 885.35 and 157.38 is: 236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.23 : 885.35 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.23/885.35 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.23x = 885.35 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.23x = 139,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,336.38/590.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.07

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