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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.61, 882.22 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.61, 882.22 and 241.77 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.61 : 882.22 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.61/882.22 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.61x = 882.22 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.61x = 213,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,294.33/588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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