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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.92, 886.07 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.92, 886.07 and 225.50 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.92 : 886.07 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.92/886.07 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.92x = 886.07 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.92x = 199,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,805.44/590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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