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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 888.66 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 888.66 and 227.66 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 888.66 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/888.66 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 888.66 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 202,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,307.89/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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