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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.06, 886.59 and 225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.06, 886.59 and 225.55 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.06 : 886.59 = 225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.06/886.59 = 225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.06x = 886.59 × 225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.06x = 199,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,968.16/591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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