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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 880.64 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 880.64 and 221.88 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 880.64 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/880.64 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 880.64 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 195,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,396.40/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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