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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 880.78 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 880.78 and 221.96 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 880.78 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/880.78 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 880.78 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 195,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,497.93/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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