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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.77, 889.47 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.77, 889.47 and 227.64 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.77 : 889.47 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.77/889.47 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.77x = 889.47 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.77x = 202,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,478.95/592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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