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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.95, 883.39 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.95, 883.39 and 218.77 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.95 : 883.39 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.95/883.39 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.95x = 883.39 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.95x = 193,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,256.47/588.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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