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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.80, 879.84 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.80, 879.84 and 221.16 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.80 : 879.84 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.80/879.84 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.80x = 879.84 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.80x = 194,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,585.41/586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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