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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.79, 880.14 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.79, 880.14 and 221.55 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.79 : 880.14 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.79/880.14 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.79x = 880.14 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.79x = 194,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,992.55/586.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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