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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.13, 881.90 and 222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.13, 881.90 and 222.95 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.13 : 881.90 = 222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.13/881.90 = 222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.13x = 881.90 × 222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.13x = 196,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,619.61/588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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