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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.28, 882.42 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.28, 882.42 and 203.50 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.28 : 882.42 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.28/882.42 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.28x = 882.42 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.28x = 179,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,572.47/588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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