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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.82, 887.73 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.82, 887.73 and 226.78 is: 340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.82 : 887.73 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.82/887.73 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.82x = 887.73 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.82x = 201,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,319.41/591.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.17

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