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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 881.82 and 222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 881.82 and 222.61 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 881.82 = 222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/881.82 = 222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 881.82 × 222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 196,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,301.95/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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