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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.34, 889.55 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.34, 889.55 and 227.93 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.34 : 889.55 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.34/889.55 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.34x = 889.55 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.34x = 202,750.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,750.40/593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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