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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 880.62 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 880.62 and 221.88 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 880.62 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/880.62 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 880.62 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 195,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,391.97/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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