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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.33, 888.78 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.33, 888.78 and 227.11 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.33 : 888.78 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.33/888.78 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.33x = 888.78 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.33x = 201,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,850.83/592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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