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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.15, 886.89 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.15, 886.89 and 226.04 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.15 : 886.89 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.15/886.89 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.15x = 886.89 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.15x = 200,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,472.62/591.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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