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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.08, 885.46 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.08, 885.46 and 220.14 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.08 : 885.46 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.08/885.46 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.08x = 885.46 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.08x = 194,925.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,925.16/590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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