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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.33, 882.36 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.33, 882.36 and 203.58 is: 305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.33 : 882.36 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.33/882.36 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.33x = 882.36 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.33x = 179,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,630.85/588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.32

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