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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.10, 882.21 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.10, 882.21 and 218.00 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.10 : 882.21 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.10/882.21 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.10x = 882.21 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.10x = 192,324.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,324.82/588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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