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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.13, 883.52 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.13, 883.52 and 223.82 is: 335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.13 : 883.52 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.13/883.52 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.13x = 883.52 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.13x = 197,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,749.45/589.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.66

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