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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.15, 883.62 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.15, 883.62 and 223.86 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.15 : 883.62 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.15/883.62 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.15x = 883.62 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.15x = 197,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,806.05/589.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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