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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.48, 879.85 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.48, 879.85 and 221.27 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.48 : 879.85 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.48/879.85 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.48x = 879.85 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.48x = 194,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,684.41/586.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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