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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.40, 889.47 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.40, 889.47 and 228.03 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.40 : 889.47 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.40/889.47 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.40x = 889.47 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.40x = 202,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,825.84/593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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