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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 881.48 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 881.48 and 222.41 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 881.48 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/881.48 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 881.48 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 196,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,049.97/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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