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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 883.01 and 223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 883.01 and 223.54 is: 335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 883.01 = 223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/883.01 = 223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 883.01 × 223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 197,386.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,386.41/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.44

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