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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.63, 889.38 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.63, 889.38 and 222.77 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.63 : 889.38 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.63/889.38 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.63x = 889.38 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.63x = 198,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,129.41/592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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