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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.79, 889.38 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.79, 889.38 and 227.88 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.79 : 889.38 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.79/889.38 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.79x = 889.38 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.79x = 202,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,671.91/592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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