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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.22, 888.33 and 227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.22, 888.33 and 227.02 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.22 : 888.33 = 227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.22/888.33 = 227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.22x = 888.33 × 227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.22x = 201,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,668.68/592.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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