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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 882.96 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 882.96 and 223.46 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 882.96 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/882.96 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 882.96 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 197,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,306.24/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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