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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.44, 879.66 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.44, 879.66 and 221.40 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.44 : 879.66 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.44/879.66 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.44x = 879.66 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.44x = 194,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,756.72/586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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