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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.04, 882.18 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.04, 882.18 and 203.32 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.04 : 882.18 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.04/882.18 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.04x = 882.18 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.04x = 179,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,364.84/588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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