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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.02, 886.56 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.02, 886.56 and 225.68 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.02 : 886.56 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.02/886.56 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.02x = 886.56 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.02x = 200,078.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,078.86/591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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