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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.20, 882.28 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.20, 882.28 and 198.16 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.20 : 882.28 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.20/882.28 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.20x = 882.28 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.20x = 174,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,832.60/588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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