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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.27, 887.76 and 226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.27, 887.76 and 226.90 is: 340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.27 : 887.76 = 226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.27/887.76 = 226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.27x = 887.76 × 226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.27x = 201,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,432.74/592.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.10

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