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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.97, 880.34 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.97, 880.34 and 221.72 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.97 : 880.34 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.97/880.34 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.97x = 880.34 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.97x = 195,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,191.74/586.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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