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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.63, 878.42 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.63, 878.42 and 220.32 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.63 : 878.42 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.63/878.42 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.63x = 878.42 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.63x = 193,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,534.05/585.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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