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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 883.37 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 883.37 and 223.63 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 883.37 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/883.37 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 883.37 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 197,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,546.38/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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