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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 889.14 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 889.14 and 227.47 is: 341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 889.14 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/889.14 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 889.14 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 202,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,252.68/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.27

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