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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 881.48 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 881.48 and 223.05 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 881.48 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/881.48 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 881.48 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 196,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,613.00/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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