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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.65, 879.33 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.65, 879.33 and 221.28 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.65 : 879.33 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.65/879.33 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.65x = 879.33 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.65x = 194,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,578.14/586.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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