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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 888.44 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 888.44 and 227.04 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 888.44 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/888.44 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 888.44 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 201,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,711.42/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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