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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.87, 895.41 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.87, 895.41 and 226.78 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.87 : 895.41 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.87/895.41 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.87x = 895.41 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.87x = 203,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,063.89/596.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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