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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.67, 880.76 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.67, 880.76 and 222.09 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.67 : 880.76 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.67/880.76 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.67x = 880.76 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.67x = 195,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,606.88/587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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