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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.12, 879.12 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.12, 879.12 and 221.32 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.12 : 879.12 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.12/879.12 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.12x = 879.12 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.12x = 194,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,566.84/586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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