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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.90, 883.36 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.90, 883.36 and 242.15 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.90 : 883.36 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.90/883.36 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.90x = 883.36 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.90x = 213,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,905.62/588.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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