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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.40, 881.33 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.40, 881.33 and 222.22 is: 333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.40 : 881.33 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.40/881.33 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.40x = 881.33 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.40x = 195,849.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,849.15/587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.42

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