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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.90, 883.23 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.90, 883.23 and 203.94 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.90 : 883.23 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.90/883.23 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.90x = 883.23 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.90x = 180,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,125.93/588.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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