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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.45, 888.30 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.45, 888.30 and 227.21 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.45 : 888.30 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.45/888.30 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.45x = 888.30 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.45x = 201,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,826.20/592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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