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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.56, 886.04 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.56, 886.04 and 225.40 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.56 : 886.04 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.56/886.04 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.56x = 886.04 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.56x = 199,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,712.58/590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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