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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.85, 878.78 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.85, 878.78 and 220.54 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.85 : 878.78 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.85/878.78 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.85x = 878.78 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.85x = 193,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,803.94/585.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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