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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.91, 889.23 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.91, 889.23 and 227.63 is: 341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.91 : 889.23 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.91/889.23 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.91x = 889.23 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.91x = 202,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,410.98/592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.39

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