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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.25, 882.24 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.25, 882.24 and 222.94 is: 334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.25 : 882.24 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.25/882.24 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.25x = 882.24 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.25x = 196,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,686.59/588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.36

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