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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.94, 889.41 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.94, 889.41 and 227.90 is: 341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.94 : 889.41 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.94/889.41 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.94x = 889.41 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.94x = 202,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,696.54/592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.85

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