Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 888 and 226.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 591.84, 888 and 226.68 is: 340.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591.84 : 888 = 226.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591.84/888 = 226.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591.84x = 888 × 226.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591.84x = 201,291.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,291.84/591.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340.11
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