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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.79, 883.23 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.79, 883.23 and 223.66 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.79 : 883.23 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.79/883.23 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.79x = 883.23 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.79x = 197,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,543.22/588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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