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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.27, 884.84 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.27, 884.84 and 219.87 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.27 : 884.84 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.27/884.84 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.27x = 884.84 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.27x = 194,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,548.67/590.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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