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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.67, 882.90 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.67, 882.90 and 223.38 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.67 : 882.90 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.67/882.90 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.67x = 882.90 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.67x = 197,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,222.20/588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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