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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.80, 886.24 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.80, 886.24 and 225.60 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.80 : 886.24 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.80/886.24 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.80x = 886.24 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.80x = 199,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,935.74/590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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