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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.51, 881.40 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.51, 881.40 and 222.30 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.51 : 881.40 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.51/881.40 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.51x = 881.40 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.51x = 195,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,935.22/587.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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