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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.22, 880.90 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.22, 880.90 and 222.11 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.22 : 880.90 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.22/880.90 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.22x = 880.90 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.22x = 195,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,655.04/587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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