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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.02, 888.06 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.02, 888.06 and 226.68 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.02 : 888.06 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.02/888.06 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.02x = 888.06 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.02x = 201,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,305.44/592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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