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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 888.54 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 888.54 and 227.44 is: 341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 888.54 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/888.54 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 888.54 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 202,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,089.80/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.01

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