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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.89, 881.35 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.89, 881.35 and 222.62 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.89 : 881.35 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.89/881.35 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.89x = 881.35 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.89x = 196,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,206.14/587.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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