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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.54, 888.83 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.54, 888.83 and 222.31 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.54 : 888.83 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.54/888.83 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.54x = 888.83 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.54x = 197,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,594.09/592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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