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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.91, 888.25 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.91, 888.25 and 226.70 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.91 : 888.25 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.91/888.25 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.91x = 888.25 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.91x = 201,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,365.02/591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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