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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.45, 882.38 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.45, 882.38 and 217.98 is: 326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.45 : 882.38 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.45/882.38 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.45x = 882.38 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.45x = 192,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,340.10/588.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.86

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