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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.11, 888.99 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.11, 888.99 and 227.53 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.11 : 888.99 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.11/888.99 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.11x = 888.99 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.11x = 202,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,271.89/593.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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