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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 888.06 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 888.06 and 221.95 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 888.06 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/888.06 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 888.06 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 197,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,106.86/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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