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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.62, 889.04 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.62, 889.04 and 227.38 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.62 : 889.04 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.62/889.04 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.62x = 889.04 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.62x = 202,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,147.97/592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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