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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.33, 879.79 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.33, 879.79 and 221.12 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.33 : 879.79 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.33/879.79 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.33x = 879.79 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.33x = 194,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,539.16/586.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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