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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 888.33 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 888.33 and 202.29 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 888.33 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/888.33 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 888.33 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 179,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,700.28/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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