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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.33, 882.54 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.33, 882.54 and 223.11 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.33 : 882.54 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.33/882.54 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.33x = 882.54 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.33x = 196,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,903.50/588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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