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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591, 886.38 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591, 886.38 and 225.66 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 886.38 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/886.38 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 886.38 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 200,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,020.51/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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