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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.28, 886.94 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.28, 886.94 and 226.01 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.28 : 886.94 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.28/886.94 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.28x = 886.94 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.28x = 200,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,457.31/591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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