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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.38, 888.71 and 227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.38, 888.71 and 227.17 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.38 : 888.71 = 227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.38/888.71 = 227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.38x = 888.71 × 227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.38x = 201,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,888.23/592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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