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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.59, 880.35 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.59, 880.35 and 221.49 is: 332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.59 : 880.35 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.59/880.35 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.59x = 880.35 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.59x = 194,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,988.72/586.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.41

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