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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592, 888.16 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592, 888.16 and 207.24 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592 : 888.16 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592/888.16 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592x = 888.16 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592x = 184,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,062.28/592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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