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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.52, 889.29 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.52, 889.29 and 227.56 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.52 : 889.29 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.52/889.29 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.52x = 889.29 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.52x = 202,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,366.83/592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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