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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 887.64 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 887.64 and 226.80 is: 340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 887.64 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/887.64 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 887.64 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 201,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,316.75/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.02

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