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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.53, 880.13 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.53, 880.13 and 221.30 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.53 : 880.13 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.53/880.13 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.53x = 880.13 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.53x = 194,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,772.77/586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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