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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.33, 888.91 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.33, 888.91 and 227.12 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.33 : 888.91 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.33/888.91 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.33x = 888.91 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.33x = 201,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,889.23/592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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