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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.21, 880.83 and 221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.21, 880.83 and 221.99 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.21 : 880.83 = 221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.21/880.83 = 221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.21x = 880.83 × 221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.21x = 195,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,531.05/587.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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