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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.94, 887.94 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.94, 887.94 and 226.72 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.94 : 887.94 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.94/887.94 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.94x = 887.94 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.94x = 201,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,313.76/591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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