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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.30, 889.94 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.30, 889.94 and 228 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.30 : 889.94 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.30/889.94 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.30x = 889.94 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.30x = 202,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,906.32/593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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