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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.54, 882.61 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.54, 882.61 and 223.43 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.54 : 882.61 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.54/882.61 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.54x = 882.61 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.54x = 197,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,203.20/588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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