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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 881.84 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 881.84 and 222.80 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 881.84 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/881.84 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 881.84 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 196,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,473.95/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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