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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.02, 886.66 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.02, 886.66 and 225.91 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.02 : 886.66 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.02/886.66 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.02x = 886.66 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.02x = 200,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,304.23/591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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