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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.22, 882.34 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.22, 882.34 and 223.02 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.22 : 882.34 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.22/882.34 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.22x = 882.34 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.22x = 196,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,778.91/588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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