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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.34, 888.44 and 202.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.34, 888.44 and 202.19 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.34 : 888.44 = 202.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.34/888.44 = 202.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.34x = 888.44 × 202.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.34x = 179,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,628.23/592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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