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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.09, 884.76 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.09, 884.76 and 224.66 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.09 : 884.76 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.09/884.76 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.09x = 884.76 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.09x = 198,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,770.18/590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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