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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.86, 881.20 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.86, 881.20 and 222.55 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.86 : 881.20 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.86/881.20 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.86x = 881.20 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.86x = 196,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,107.88/587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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