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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.95, 882.92 and 224.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.95, 882.92 and 224.00 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.95 : 882.92 = 224.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.95/882.92 = 224.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.95x = 882.92 × 224.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.95x = 197,776.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,776.85/588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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