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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.31, 887.55 and 226.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.31, 887.55 and 226.91 is: 340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.31 : 887.55 = 226.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.31/887.55 = 226.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.31x = 887.55 × 226.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.31x = 201,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,389.53/592.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.01

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