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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.32, 888.50 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.32, 888.50 and 227.54 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.32 : 888.50 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.32/888.50 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.32x = 888.50 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.32x = 202,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,169.29/592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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