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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 888.23 and 202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 888.23 and 202.17 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 888.23 = 202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/888.23 = 202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 888.23 × 202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 179,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,573.96/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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