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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 882.02 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 882.02 and 236.60 is: 354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 882.02 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/882.02 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 882.02 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 208,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,685.93/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.91

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