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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 889.29 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 889.29 and 227.55 is: 341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 889.29 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/889.29 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 889.29 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 202,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,357.94/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.43

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