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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.26, 888.60 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.26, 888.60 and 202.46 is: 303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.26 : 888.60 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.26/888.60 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.26x = 888.60 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.26x = 179,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,901.51/592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.75

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