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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.94, 883.33 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.94, 883.33 and 223.73 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.94 : 883.33 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.94/883.33 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.94x = 883.33 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.94x = 197,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,626.30/588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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