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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.82, 883.09 and 223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.82, 883.09 and 223.78 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.82 : 883.09 = 223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.82/883.09 = 223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.82x = 883.09 × 223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.82x = 197,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,617.88/588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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