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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.03, 883.57 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.03, 883.57 and 223.84 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.03 : 883.57 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.03/883.57 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.03x = 883.57 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.03x = 197,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,778.31/589.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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