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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589, 883.90 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589, 883.90 and 224.04 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589 : 883.90 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589/883.90 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589x = 883.90 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589x = 198,028.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,028.96/589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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