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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.75, 886.25 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.75, 886.25 and 225.54 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.75 : 886.25 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.75/886.25 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.75x = 886.25 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.75x = 199,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,885.39/590.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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