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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.67, 885.69 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.67, 885.69 and 225.25 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.67 : 885.69 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.67/885.69 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.67x = 885.69 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.67x = 199,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,499.46/590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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