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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.64, 888.84 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.64, 888.84 and 227.42 is: 341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.64 : 888.84 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.64/888.84 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.64x = 888.84 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.64x = 202,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,139.99/592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.08

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