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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.02, 889.56 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.02, 889.56 and 227.68 is: 341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.02 : 889.56 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.02/889.56 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.02x = 889.56 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.02x = 202,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,535.02/593.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.53

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