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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.22, 886.83 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.22, 886.83 and 226.02 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.22 : 886.83 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.22/886.83 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.22x = 886.83 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.22x = 200,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,441.32/591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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