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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.36, 879.88 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.36, 879.88 and 221.40 is: 332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.36 : 879.88 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.36/879.88 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.36x = 879.88 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.36x = 194,805.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,805.43/586.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.23

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