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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593, 889.10 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593, 889.10 and 227.80 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593 : 889.10 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593/889.10 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593x = 889.10 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593x = 202,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,536.98/593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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