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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.34, 879.56 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.34, 879.56 and 221.03 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.34 : 879.56 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.34/879.56 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.34x = 879.56 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.34x = 194,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,407.77/586.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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