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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 889.64 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 889.64 and 228.06 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 889.64 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/889.64 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 889.64 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 202,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,891.30/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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