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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.32, 888.36 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.32, 888.36 and 227.16 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.32 : 888.36 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.32/888.36 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.32x = 888.36 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.32x = 201,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,799.86/592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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