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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 883.19 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 883.19 and 223.53 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 883.19 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/883.19 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 883.19 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 197,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,418.34/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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