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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.94, 880.23 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.94, 880.23 and 221.81 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.94 : 880.23 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.94/880.23 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.94x = 880.23 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.94x = 195,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,243.82/586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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