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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.36, 890.04 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.36, 890.04 and 228.19 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.36 : 890.04 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.36/890.04 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.36x = 890.04 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.36x = 203,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,098.23/593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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