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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.18, 879.33 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.18, 879.33 and 221.02 is: 331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.18 : 879.33 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.18/879.33 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.18x = 879.33 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.18x = 194,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,349.52/586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.55

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