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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 882.18 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 882.18 and 223.11 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 882.18 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/882.18 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 882.18 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 196,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,823.18/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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