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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 875.58 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 875.58 and 218.58 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 875.58 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/875.58 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 875.58 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 191,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,384.28/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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