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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.30, 882.44 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.30, 882.44 and 223.08 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.30 : 882.44 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.30/882.44 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.30x = 882.44 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.30x = 196,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,854.72/588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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