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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.40, 887.16 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.40, 887.16 and 226.12 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.40 : 887.16 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.40/887.16 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.40x = 887.16 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.40x = 200,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,604.62/591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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