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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 883.24 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 883.24 and 242.08 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 883.24 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/883.24 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 883.24 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 213,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,814.74/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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