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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.08, 886.68 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.08, 886.68 and 225.95 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.08 : 886.68 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.08/886.68 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.08x = 886.68 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.08x = 200,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,340.91/591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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