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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.06, 879.68 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.06, 879.68 and 221.65 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.06 : 879.68 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.06/879.68 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.06x = 879.68 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.06x = 194,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,981.89/587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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