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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 881.28 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 881.28 and 222.78 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 881.28 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/881.28 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 881.28 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 196,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,331.56/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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