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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.05, 887.86 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.05, 887.86 and 226.83 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.05 : 887.86 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.05/887.86 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.05x = 887.86 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.05x = 201,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,393.28/592.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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