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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.36, 889.60 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.36, 889.60 and 228.04 is: 341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.36 : 889.60 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.36/889.60 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.36x = 889.60 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.36x = 202,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,864.38/593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.89

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