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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.28, 886.81 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.28, 886.81 and 225.99 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.28 : 886.81 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.28/886.81 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.28x = 886.81 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.28x = 200,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,406.63/591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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