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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.16, 890.10 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.16, 890.10 and 227.98 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.16 : 890.10 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.16/890.10 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.16x = 890.10 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.16x = 202,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,925.00/593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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