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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.08, 880.92 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.08, 880.92 and 221.87 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.08 : 880.92 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.08/880.92 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.08x = 880.92 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.08x = 195,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,449.72/587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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