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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.69, 885.77 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.69, 885.77 and 225.22 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.69 : 885.77 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.69/885.77 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.69x = 885.77 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.69x = 199,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,496.04/590.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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