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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.61, 879.81 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.61, 879.81 and 221.30 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.61 : 879.81 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.61/879.81 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.61x = 879.81 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.61x = 194,697.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,697.55/586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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