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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 882.46 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 882.46 and 218.05 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 882.46 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/882.46 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 882.46 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 192,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,414.90/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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