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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.23, 888.24 and 159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.23, 888.24 and 159.29 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.23 : 888.24 = 159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.23/888.24 = 159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.23x = 888.24 × 159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.23x = 141,483.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,483.31/592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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