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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.30, 890.22 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.30, 890.22 and 228.26 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.30 : 890.22 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.30/890.22 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.30x = 890.22 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.30x = 203,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,201.62/593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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