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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.25, 879.66 and 221.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.25, 879.66 and 221.15 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.25 : 879.66 = 221.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.25/879.66 = 221.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.25x = 879.66 × 221.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.25x = 194,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,536.81/586.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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