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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.10, 882.24 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.10, 882.24 and 203.26 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.10 : 882.24 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.10/882.24 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.10x = 882.24 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.10x = 179,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,324.10/588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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