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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.34, 889.59 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.34, 889.59 and 227.91 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.34 : 889.59 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.34/889.59 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.34x = 889.59 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.34x = 202,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,746.46/593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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