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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.04, 880.20 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.04, 880.20 and 221.52 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.04 : 880.20 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.04/880.20 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.04x = 880.20 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.04x = 194,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,981.90/587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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