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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.12, 889 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.12, 889 and 227.72 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.12 : 889 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.12/889 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.12x = 889 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.12x = 202,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,443.08/593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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