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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 882.20 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 882.20 and 217.86 is: 326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 882.20 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/882.20 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 882.20 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 192,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,201.08/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.86

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