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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.86, 889.44 and 227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.86, 889.44 and 227.75 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.86 : 889.44 = 227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.86/889.44 = 227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.86x = 889.44 × 227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.86x = 202,569.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,569.96/592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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