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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.36, 888.58 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.36, 888.58 and 227.16 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.36 : 888.58 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.36/888.58 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.36x = 888.58 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.36x = 201,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,849.83/592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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