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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.72, 880.20 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.72, 880.20 and 221.50 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.72 : 880.20 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.72/880.20 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.72x = 880.20 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.72x = 194,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,962.10/586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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