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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.42, 879.12 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.42, 879.12 and 221 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.42 : 879.12 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.42/879.12 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.42x = 879.12 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.42x = 194,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,285.52/586.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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