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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.26, 878.12 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.26, 878.12 and 220.14 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.26 : 878.12 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.26/878.12 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.26x = 878.12 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.26x = 193,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,308.24/585.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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