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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 887.94 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 887.94 and 226.98 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 887.94 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/887.94 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 887.94 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 201,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,544.62/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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