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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.63, 879.79 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.63, 879.79 and 221.22 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.63 : 879.79 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.63/879.79 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.63x = 879.79 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.63x = 194,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,627.14/586.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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