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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 881.04 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 881.04 and 222.06 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 881.04 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/881.04 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 881.04 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 195,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,644.58/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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