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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.18, 888.23 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.18, 888.23 and 227.01 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.18 : 888.23 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.18/888.23 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.18x = 888.23 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.18x = 201,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,632.65/592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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