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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.06, 888.54 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.06, 888.54 and 226.95 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.06 : 888.54 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.06/888.54 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.06x = 888.54 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.06x = 201,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,648.58/592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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