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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.61, 880.74 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.61, 880.74 and 222.18 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.61 : 880.74 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.61/880.74 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.61x = 880.74 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.61x = 195,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,682.81/587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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