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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.29, 890.25 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.29, 890.25 and 228.31 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.29 : 890.25 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.29/890.25 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.29x = 890.25 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.29x = 203,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,252.98/593.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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