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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 879.96 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 879.96 and 221.76 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 879.96 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/879.96 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 879.96 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 195,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,139.93/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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