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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.73, 886.26 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.73, 886.26 and 225.54 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.73 : 886.26 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.73/886.26 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.73x = 886.26 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.73x = 199,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,887.08/590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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