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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 883.40 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 883.40 and 223.68 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 883.40 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/883.40 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 883.40 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 197,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,598.91/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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