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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 888.96 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 888.96 and 227.76 is: 341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 888.96 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/888.96 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 888.96 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 202,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,469.53/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.34

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