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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.41, 886.97 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.41, 886.97 and 226.11 is: 339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.41 : 886.97 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.41/886.97 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.41x = 886.97 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.41x = 200,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,551.66/591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.11

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