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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.55, 882.98 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.55, 882.98 and 223.34 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.55 : 882.98 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.55/882.98 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.55x = 882.98 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.55x = 197,199.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,199.22/588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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