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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.88, 888.10 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.88, 888.10 and 226.80 is: 340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.88 : 888.10 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.88/888.10 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.88x = 888.10 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.88x = 201,421.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,421.08/591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.31

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