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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.30, 880.11 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.30, 880.11 and 221.81 is: 332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.30 : 880.11 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.30/880.11 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.30x = 880.11 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.30x = 195,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,212.80/587.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.39

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