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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.17, 879.10 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.17, 879.10 and 220.82 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.17 : 879.10 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.17/879.10 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.17x = 879.10 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.17x = 194,117.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,117.91/586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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