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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 886.16 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 886.16 and 225.60 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 886.16 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/886.16 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 886.16 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 199,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,917.70/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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