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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.26, 881.01 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.26, 881.01 and 222.04 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.26 : 881.01 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.26/881.01 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.26x = 881.01 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.26x = 195,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,618.91/587.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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