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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.60, 881.50 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.60, 881.50 and 222.38 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.60 : 881.50 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.60/881.50 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.60x = 881.50 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.60x = 196,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,027.97/587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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