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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 887.49 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 887.49 and 226.53 is: 339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 887.49 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/887.49 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 887.49 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 201,043.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,043.11/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.54

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