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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.41, 879.98 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.41, 879.98 and 221.16 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.41 : 879.98 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.41/879.98 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.41x = 879.98 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.41x = 194,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,616.38/586.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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