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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.19, 882.52 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.19, 882.52 and 223.08 is: 334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.19 : 882.52 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.19/882.52 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.19x = 882.52 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.19x = 196,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,870.63/588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.70

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