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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.04, 881.70 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.04, 881.70 and 222.52 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.04 : 881.70 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.04/881.70 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.04x = 881.70 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.04x = 196,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,195.88/588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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