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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.03, 883.70 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.03, 883.70 and 223.62 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.03 : 883.70 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.03/883.70 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.03x = 883.70 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.03x = 197,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,614.37/589.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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