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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.20, 882.30 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.20, 882.30 and 203.42 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.20 : 882.30 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.20/882.30 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.20x = 882.30 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.20x = 179,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,477.47/588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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