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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.32, 888.18 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.32, 888.18 and 226.92 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.32 : 888.18 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.32/888.18 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.32x = 888.18 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.32x = 201,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,545.81/592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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