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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.88, 879.98 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.88, 879.98 and 221.48 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.88 : 879.98 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.88/879.98 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.88x = 879.98 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.88x = 194,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,892.46/586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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