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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.11, 882.06 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.11, 882.06 and 222.80 is: 334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.11 : 882.06 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.11/882.06 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.11x = 882.06 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.11x = 196,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,518.56/588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.16

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