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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.65, 887.64 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.65, 887.64 and 226.47 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.65 : 887.64 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.65/887.64 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.65x = 887.64 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.65x = 201,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,023.83/591.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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