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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 882.05 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 882.05 and 222.82 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 882.05 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/882.05 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 882.05 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 196,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,535.06/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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