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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.85, 887.79 and 226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.85, 887.79 and 226.67 is: 340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.85 : 887.79 = 226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.85/887.79 = 226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.85x = 887.79 × 226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.85x = 201,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,235.36/591.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.01

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