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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.37, 889.92 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.37, 889.92 and 228.03 is: 341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.37 : 889.92 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.37/889.92 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.37x = 889.92 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.37x = 202,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,928.46/593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.99

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