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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 880.74 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 880.74 and 221.94 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 880.74 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/880.74 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 880.74 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 195,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,471.44/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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