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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.84, 878.76 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.84, 878.76 and 220.94 is: 331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.84 : 878.76 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.84/878.76 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.84x = 878.76 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.84x = 194,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,148.84/585.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.40

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