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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.31, 879.39 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.31, 879.39 and 221.13 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.31 : 879.39 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.31/879.39 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.31x = 879.39 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.31x = 194,459.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,459.51/586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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