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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.98, 889.47 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.98, 889.47 and 227.68 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.98 : 889.47 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.98/889.47 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.98x = 889.47 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.98x = 202,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,514.53/592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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