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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.67, 888.69 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.67, 888.69 and 227.25 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.67 : 888.69 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.67/888.69 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.67x = 888.69 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.67x = 201,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,954.80/592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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