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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.96, 878.94 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.96, 878.94 and 220.86 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.96 : 878.94 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.96/878.94 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.96x = 878.94 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.96x = 194,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,122.69/585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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