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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.48, 889.08 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.48, 889.08 and 227.31 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.48 : 889.08 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.48/889.08 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.48x = 889.08 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.48x = 202,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,096.77/592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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