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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.25, 888.17 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.25, 888.17 and 202.23 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.25 : 888.17 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.25/888.17 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.25x = 888.17 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.25x = 179,613.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,613.61/592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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