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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.26, 882.14 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.26, 882.14 and 223.10 is: 334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.26 : 882.14 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.26/882.14 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.26x = 882.14 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.26x = 196,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,809.43/588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.56

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