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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.14, 885.18 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.14, 885.18 and 248.14 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.14 : 885.18 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.14/885.18 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.14x = 885.18 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.14x = 219,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,648.57/590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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