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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.08, 889.12 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.08, 889.12 and 227.80 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.08 : 889.12 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.08/889.12 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.08x = 889.12 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.08x = 202,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,541.54/593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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