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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.88, 887.52 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.88, 887.52 and 226.66 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.88 : 887.52 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.88/887.52 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.88x = 887.52 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.88x = 201,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,165.28/591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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