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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.29, 879.48 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.29, 879.48 and 221.16 is: 331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.29 : 879.48 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.29/879.48 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.29x = 879.48 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.29x = 194,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,505.80/586.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.76

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