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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.15, 889.46 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.15, 889.46 and 227.99 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.15 : 889.46 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.15/889.46 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.15x = 889.46 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.15x = 202,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,782.40/593.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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