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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.47, 882.01 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.47, 882.01 and 222.91 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.47 : 882.01 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.47/882.01 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.47x = 882.01 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.47x = 196,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,606.09/588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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