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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 885.31 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 885.31 and 200.16 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 885.31 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/885.31 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 885.31 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 177,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,203.65/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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