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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 882.87 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 882.87 and 223.29 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 882.87 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/882.87 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 882.87 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 197,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,135.20/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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