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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.94, 883.44 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.94, 883.44 and 223.66 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.94 : 883.44 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.94/883.44 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.94x = 883.44 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.94x = 197,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,590.19/588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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