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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.30, 882.15 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.30, 882.15 and 198.15 is: 297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.30 : 882.15 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.30/882.15 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.30x = 882.15 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.30x = 174,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,798.02/588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.12

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