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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.54, 879.36 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.54, 879.36 and 221.32 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.54 : 879.36 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.54/879.36 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.54x = 879.36 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.54x = 194,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,619.96/586.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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