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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.86, 883.26 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.86, 883.26 and 223.62 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.86 : 883.26 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.86/883.26 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.86x = 883.26 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.86x = 197,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,514.60/588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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