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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.42, 888.03 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.42, 888.03 and 227.11 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.42 : 888.03 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.42/888.03 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.42x = 888.03 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.42x = 201,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,680.49/592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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