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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.47, 888.17 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.47, 888.17 and 227.16 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.47 : 888.17 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.47/888.17 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.47x = 888.17 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.47x = 201,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,755.56/592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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