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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.38, 885.20 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.38, 885.20 and 225 is: 337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.38 : 885.20 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.38/885.20 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.38x = 885.20 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.38x = 199,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,168.88/590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.36

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