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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 883.02 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 883.02 and 223.44 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 883.02 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/883.02 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 883.02 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 197,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,301.99/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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