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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.36, 882.45 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.36, 882.45 and 198.30 is: 297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.36 : 882.45 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.36/882.45 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.36x = 882.45 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.36x = 174,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,989.84/588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.42

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