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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.65, 882.84 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.65, 882.84 and 223.43 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.65 : 882.84 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.65/882.84 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.65x = 882.84 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.65x = 197,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,248.53/588.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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