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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.71, 888.53 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.71, 888.53 and 227.22 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.71 : 888.53 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.71/888.53 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.71x = 888.53 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.71x = 201,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,890.65/592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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