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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.48, 889.06 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.48, 889.06 and 227.52 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.48 : 889.06 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.48/889.06 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.48x = 889.06 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.48x = 202,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,278.93/592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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