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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.88, 883.33 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.88, 883.33 and 223.77 is: 335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.88 : 883.33 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.88/883.33 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.88x = 883.33 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.88x = 197,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,665.51/588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.66

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