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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 883.17 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 883.17 and 223.47 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 883.17 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/883.17 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 883.17 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 197,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,362.00/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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