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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.63, 878.29 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.63, 878.29 and 220.22 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.63 : 878.29 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.63/878.29 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.63x = 878.29 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.63x = 193,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,416.61/585.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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