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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 882 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 882 and 222.68 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 882 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/882 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 882 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 196,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,403.76/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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