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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 882.40 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 882.40 and 223.04 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 882.40 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/882.40 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 882.40 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 196,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,810.50/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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