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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.69, 881.68 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.69, 881.68 and 222.50 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.69 : 881.68 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.69/881.68 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.69x = 881.68 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.69x = 196,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,173.80/587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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