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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.34, 888.17 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.34, 888.17 and 226.89 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.34 : 888.17 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.34/888.17 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.34x = 888.17 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.34x = 201,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,515.76/592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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