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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.82, 883.38 and 223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.82, 883.38 and 223.41 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.82 : 883.38 = 223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.82/883.38 = 223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.82x = 883.38 × 223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.82x = 197,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,354.48/588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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