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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.29, 888.12 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.29, 888.12 and 227.16 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.29 : 888.12 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.29/888.12 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.29x = 888.12 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.29x = 201,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,745.34/592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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