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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.28, 888.36 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.28, 888.36 and 207.50 is: 311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.28 : 888.36 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.28/888.36 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.28x = 888.36 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.28x = 184,334.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,334.70/592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.23

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