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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.23, 886.85 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.23, 886.85 and 244.33 is: 366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.23 : 886.85 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.23/886.85 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.23x = 886.85 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.23x = 216,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,680.62/591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.49

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