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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.52, 888.57 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.52, 888.57 and 222.26 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.52 : 888.57 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.52/888.57 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.52x = 888.57 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.52x = 197,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,489.13/592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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