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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.07, 889.69 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.07, 889.69 and 227.82 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.07 : 889.69 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.07/889.69 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.07x = 889.69 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.07x = 202,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,684.54/593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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