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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.09, 881.76 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.09, 881.76 and 222.66 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.09 : 881.76 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.09/881.76 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.09x = 881.76 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.09x = 196,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,332.68/588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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