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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.74, 882.43 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.74, 882.43 and 223.16 is: 334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.74 : 882.43 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.74/882.43 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.74x = 882.43 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.74x = 196,918.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,918.11/588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.48

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