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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.56, 888.66 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.56, 888.66 and 227.34 is: 340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.56 : 888.66 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.56/888.66 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.56x = 888.66 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.56x = 202,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,027.96/592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.94

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