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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.43, 887.11 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.43, 887.11 and 226.19 is: 339.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.43 : 887.11 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.43/887.11 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.43x = 887.11 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.43x = 200,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,650.41/591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.27

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