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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 889.65 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 889.65 and 227.97 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 889.65 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/889.65 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 889.65 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 202,813.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,813.51/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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