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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.54, 883.10 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.54, 883.10 and 242.13 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.54 : 883.10 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.54/883.10 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.54x = 883.10 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.54x = 213,823.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,823.79/588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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