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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 882.07 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 882.07 and 222.84 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 882.07 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/882.07 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 882.07 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 196,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,560.48/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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