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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.51, 882.97 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.51, 882.97 and 223.20 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.51 : 882.97 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.51/882.97 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.51x = 882.97 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.51x = 197,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,078.35/588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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