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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.50, 888.52 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.50, 888.52 and 222.21 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 888.52 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/888.52 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 888.52 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 197,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,438.03/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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