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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 882.93 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 882.93 and 223.35 is: 335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 882.93 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/882.93 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 882.93 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 197,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,202.42/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.10

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