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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.83, 885.74 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.83, 885.74 and 225.88 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.83 : 885.74 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.83/885.74 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.83x = 885.74 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.83x = 200,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,067.61/590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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