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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.39, 879.60 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.39, 879.60 and 221.14 is: 331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.39 : 879.60 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.39/879.60 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.39x = 879.60 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.39x = 194,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,514.74/586.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.72

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