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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.18, 887.10 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.18, 887.10 and 226.27 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.18 : 887.10 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.18/887.10 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.18x = 887.10 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.18x = 200,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,724.12/591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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