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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 881.18 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 881.18 and 222.65 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 881.18 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/881.18 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 881.18 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 196,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,194.73/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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