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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 881.52 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 881.52 and 223.07 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 881.52 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/881.52 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 881.52 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 196,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,635.42/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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