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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.34, 882.51 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.34, 882.51 and 223.44 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.34 : 882.51 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.34/882.51 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.34x = 882.51 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.34x = 197,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,188.03/588.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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