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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.39, 888.27 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.39, 888.27 and 227.44 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.39 : 888.27 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.39/888.27 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.39x = 888.27 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.39x = 202,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,028.13/592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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