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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.95, 883.77 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.95, 883.77 and 224.04 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.95 : 883.77 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.95/883.77 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.95x = 883.77 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.95x = 197,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,998.71/588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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