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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 880.56 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 880.56 and 221.68 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 880.56 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/880.56 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 880.56 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 195,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,202.54/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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