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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 887.88 and 226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 887.88 and 226.63 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 887.88 = 226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/887.88 = 226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 887.88 × 226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 201,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,215.81/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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