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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 879.15 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 879.15 and 220.80 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 879.15 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/879.15 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 879.15 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 194,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,116.32/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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