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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.12, 586.86 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.12, 586.86 and 226.59 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.12 : 586.86 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.12/586.86 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.12x = 586.86 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.12x = 132,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,976.61/391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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