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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.15, 882.57 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.15, 882.57 and 222.93 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.15 : 882.57 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.15/882.57 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.15x = 882.57 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.15x = 196,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,751.33/588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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