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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.14, 881.59 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.14, 881.59 and 222.77 is: 333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.14 : 881.59 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.14/881.59 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.14x = 881.59 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.14x = 196,391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,391.80/588.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.92

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