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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.50, 879.49 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.50, 879.49 and 221.07 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.50 : 879.49 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.50/879.49 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.50x = 879.49 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.50x = 194,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,428.85/586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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