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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.13, 887.27 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.13, 887.27 and 226.71 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.13 : 887.27 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.13/887.27 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.13x = 887.27 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.13x = 201,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,151.85/592.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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