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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.79, 889.33 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.79, 889.33 and 222.60 is: 333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.79 : 889.33 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.79/889.33 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.79x = 889.33 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.79x = 197,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,959.30/592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.95

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