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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.68, 887.76 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.68, 887.76 and 226.64 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.68 : 887.76 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.68/887.76 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.68x = 887.76 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.68x = 201,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,201.93/591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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