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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.32, 879.47 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.32, 879.47 and 221.28 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.32 : 879.47 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.32/879.47 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.32x = 879.47 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.32x = 194,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,608.02/586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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