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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 880.28 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 880.28 and 221.68 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 880.28 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/880.28 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 880.28 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 195,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,140.47/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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