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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.64, 886.11 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.64, 886.11 and 225.46 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.64 : 886.11 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.64/886.11 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.64x = 886.11 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.64x = 199,782.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,782.03/590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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