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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.15, 882.33 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.15, 882.33 and 222.93 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.15 : 882.33 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.15/882.33 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.15x = 882.33 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.15x = 196,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,697.83/588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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