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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.89, 888.00 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.89, 888.00 and 226.71 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.89 : 888.00 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.89/888.00 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.89x = 888.00 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.89x = 201,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,317.35/591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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