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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.61, 883.02 and 242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.61, 883.02 and 242.14 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.61 : 883.02 = 242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.61/883.02 = 242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.61x = 883.02 × 242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.61x = 213,810.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,810.05/588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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