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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.21, 888.32 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.21, 888.32 and 207.46 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.21 : 888.32 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.21/888.32 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.21x = 888.32 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.21x = 184,290.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,290.87/592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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