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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 883.13 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 883.13 and 223.43 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 883.13 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/883.13 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 883.13 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 197,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,312.20/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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