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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.10, 886.61 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.10, 886.61 and 225.65 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.10 : 886.61 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.10/886.61 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.10x = 886.61 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.10x = 200,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,066.33/591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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