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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.66, 882.73 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.66, 882.73 and 223.19 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.66 : 882.73 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.66/882.73 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.66x = 882.73 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.66x = 197,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,016.08/588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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