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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.79, 881.80 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.79, 881.80 and 222.58 is: 333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.79 : 881.80 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.79/881.80 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.79x = 881.80 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.79x = 196,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,271.04/587.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.91

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