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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.43, 888.66 and 227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.43, 888.66 and 227.00 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.43 : 888.66 = 227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.43/888.66 = 227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.43x = 888.66 × 227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.43x = 201,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,728.04/592.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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