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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.68, 883.08 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.68, 883.08 and 242.16 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.68 : 883.08 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.68/883.08 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.68x = 883.08 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.68x = 213,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,846.65/588.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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