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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 879.10 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 879.10 and 220.78 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 879.10 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/879.10 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 879.10 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 194,087.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,087.70/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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