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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 883.60 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 883.60 and 223.74 is: 335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 883.60 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/883.60 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 883.60 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 197,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,696.10/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.67

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