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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.12, 886.78 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.12, 886.78 and 225.96 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.12 : 886.78 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.12/886.78 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.12x = 886.78 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.12x = 200,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,376.81/591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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