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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 882.47 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 882.47 and 223.11 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 882.47 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/882.47 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 882.47 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 196,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,888.44/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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