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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.89, 881.82 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.89, 881.82 and 222.48 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.89 : 881.82 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.89/881.82 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.89x = 881.82 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.89x = 196,187.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,187.31/587.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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