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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.14, 879.33 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.14, 879.33 and 220.93 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.14 : 879.33 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.14/879.33 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.14x = 879.33 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.14x = 194,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,267.63/586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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