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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.39, 881.36 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.39, 881.36 and 222.31 is: 333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.39 : 881.36 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.39/881.36 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.39x = 881.36 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.39x = 195,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,929.62/587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.56

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