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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.79, 885.98 and 225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.79, 885.98 and 225.69 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.79 : 885.98 = 225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.79/885.98 = 225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.79x = 885.98 × 225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.79x = 199,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,955.70/590.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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