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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.22, 880.62 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.22, 880.62 and 202.38 is: 303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.22 : 880.62 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.22/880.62 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.22x = 880.62 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.22x = 178,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,215.47/587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.49

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