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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.14, 883.09 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.14, 883.09 and 223.77 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.14 : 883.09 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.14/883.09 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.14x = 883.09 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.14x = 197,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,609.05/589.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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