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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.01, 880.43 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.01, 880.43 and 221.72 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.01 : 880.43 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.01/880.43 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.01x = 880.43 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.01x = 195,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,203.43/587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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