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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.85, 886.22 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.85, 886.22 and 243.97 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.85 : 886.22 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.85/886.22 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.85x = 886.22 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.85x = 216,211.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,211.09/590.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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