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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.49, 888.73 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.49, 888.73 and 222.38 is: 333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.49 : 888.73 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.49/888.73 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.49x = 888.73 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.49x = 197,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,630.78/592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.56

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