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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 887.44 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 887.44 and 226.72 is: 339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 887.44 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/887.44 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 887.44 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 201,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,200.40/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.85

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