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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.82, 881.20 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.82, 881.20 and 222.62 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.82 : 881.20 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.82/881.20 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.82x = 881.20 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.82x = 196,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,172.74/587.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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