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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.97, 882.26 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.97, 882.26 and 223.02 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.97 : 882.26 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.97/882.26 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.97x = 882.26 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.97x = 196,761.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,761.35/587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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