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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.54, 888.96 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.54, 888.96 and 227.36 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.54 : 888.96 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.54/888.96 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.54x = 888.96 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.54x = 202,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,111.70/592.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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