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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.10, 886.26 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.10, 886.26 and 225.66 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.10 : 886.26 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.10/886.26 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.10x = 886.26 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.10x = 199,993.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,993.43/591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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