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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.12, 893.54 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.12, 893.54 and 225.76 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.12 : 893.54 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.12/893.54 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.12x = 893.54 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.12x = 201,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,722.23/596.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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