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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.17, 886.71 and 225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.17, 886.71 and 225.79 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.17 : 886.71 = 225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.17/886.71 = 225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.17x = 886.71 × 225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.17x = 200,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,208.88/591.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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