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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.21, 888.27 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.21, 888.27 and 226.90 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.21 : 888.27 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.21/888.27 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.21x = 888.27 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.21x = 201,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,548.72/592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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