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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 882.28 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 882.28 and 198.14 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 882.28 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/882.28 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 882.28 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 174,814.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,814.96/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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