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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.98, 883.13 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.98, 883.13 and 223.80 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.98 : 883.13 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.98/883.13 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.98x = 883.13 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.98x = 197,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,638.96/588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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