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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.83, 889.66 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.83, 889.66 and 227.62 is: 341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.83 : 889.66 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.83/889.66 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.83x = 889.66 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.83x = 202,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,504.41/592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.59

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