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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.31, 888.52 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.31, 888.52 and 202.30 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.31 : 888.52 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.31/888.52 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.31x = 888.52 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.31x = 179,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,745.25/592.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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