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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.44, 879.36 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.44, 879.36 and 221.03 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.44 : 879.36 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.44/879.36 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.44x = 879.36 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.44x = 194,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,363.01/586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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