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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.55, 889.29 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.55, 889.29 and 227.45 is: 341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.55 : 889.29 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.55/889.29 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.55x = 889.29 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.55x = 202,269.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,269.01/592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.35

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