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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 888.44 and 226.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 888.44 and 226.87 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 888.44 = 226.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/888.44 = 226.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 888.44 × 226.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 201,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,557.03/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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