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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.64, 885.48 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.64, 885.48 and 225.22 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.64 : 885.48 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.64/885.48 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.64x = 885.48 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.64x = 199,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,427.81/590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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