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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.12, 886.37 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.12, 886.37 and 225.83 is: 338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.12 : 886.37 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.12/886.37 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.12x = 886.37 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.12x = 200,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,170.02/591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.63

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