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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.87, 886.17 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.87, 886.17 and 225.47 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.87 : 886.17 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.87/886.17 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.87x = 886.17 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.87x = 199,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,804.75/590.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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