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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.92, 879.84 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.92, 879.84 and 221.70 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.92 : 879.84 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.92/879.84 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.92x = 879.84 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.92x = 195,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,060.53/586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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