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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.61, 887.55 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.61, 887.55 and 226.40 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.61 : 887.55 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.61/887.55 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.61x = 887.55 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.61x = 200,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,941.32/591.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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