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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.74, 888.50 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.74, 888.50 and 227.03 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.74 : 888.50 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.74/888.50 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.74x = 888.50 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.74x = 201,712.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,712.28/592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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