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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.34, 890.06 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.34, 890.06 and 228.27 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.34 : 890.06 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.34/890.06 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.34x = 890.06 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.34x = 203,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,173.11/593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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