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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.75, 881.51 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.75, 881.51 and 222.41 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.75 : 881.51 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.75/881.51 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.75x = 881.51 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.75x = 196,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,057.73/587.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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