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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.40, 888.98 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.40, 888.98 and 227.23 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.40 : 888.98 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.40/888.98 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.40x = 888.98 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.40x = 201,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,999.57/592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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