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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.70, 886.36 and 225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.70, 886.36 and 225.49 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.70 : 886.36 = 225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.70/886.36 = 225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.70x = 886.36 × 225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.70x = 199,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,865.32/590.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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