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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.22, 882.84 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.22, 882.84 and 242.20 is: 363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.22 : 882.84 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.22/882.84 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.22x = 882.84 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.22x = 213,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,823.85/588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.51

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