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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.83, 881.22 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.83, 881.22 and 222.87 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.83 : 881.22 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.83/881.22 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.83x = 881.22 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.83x = 196,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,397.50/587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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