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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.37, 880.94 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.37, 880.94 and 222.03 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.37 : 880.94 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.37/880.94 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.37x = 880.94 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.37x = 195,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,594.00/587.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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