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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.78, 887.69 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.78, 887.69 and 226.51 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.78 : 887.69 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.78/887.69 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.78x = 887.69 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.78x = 201,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,070.66/591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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