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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.56, 879.60 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.56, 879.60 and 221.34 is: 331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.56 : 879.60 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.56/879.60 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.56x = 879.60 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.56x = 194,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,690.66/586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.92

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