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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.60, 886.22 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.60, 886.22 and 225.65 is: 338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.60 : 886.22 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.60/886.22 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.60x = 886.22 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.60x = 199,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,969.98/590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.59

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