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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.05, 880.94 and 221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.05, 880.94 and 221.79 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.05 : 880.94 = 221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.05/880.94 = 221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.05x = 880.94 × 221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.05x = 195,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,383.68/587.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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