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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.39, 890.15 and 228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.39, 890.15 and 228.21 is: 342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.39 : 890.15 = 228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.39/890.15 = 228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.39x = 890.15 × 228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.39x = 203,139.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,139.99/593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.34

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