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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.33, 886.22 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.33, 886.22 and 244.27 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.33 : 886.22 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.33/886.22 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.33x = 886.22 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.33x = 216,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,476.96/591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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