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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.41, 893.14 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.41, 893.14 and 225.17 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.41 : 893.14 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.41/893.14 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.41x = 893.14 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.41x = 201,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,111.37/595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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