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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.22, 888.72 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.22, 888.72 and 207.47 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.22 : 888.72 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.22/888.72 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.22x = 888.72 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.22x = 184,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,382.85/592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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