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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.03, 880.57 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.03, 880.57 and 221.84 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.03 : 880.57 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.03/880.57 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.03x = 880.57 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.03x = 195,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,348.53/587.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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