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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.86, 888.81 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.86, 888.81 and 227.58 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.86 : 888.81 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.86/888.81 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.86x = 888.81 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.86x = 202,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,275.38/592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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