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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.31, 878.78 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.31, 878.78 and 220.86 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.31 : 878.78 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.31/878.78 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.31x = 878.78 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.31x = 194,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,087.90/586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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