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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.20, 888.28 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.20, 888.28 and 159.32 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.20 : 888.28 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.20/888.28 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.20x = 888.28 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.20x = 141,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,520.77/592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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