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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.45, 889.50 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.45, 889.50 and 228.08 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.45 : 889.50 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.45/889.50 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.45x = 889.50 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.45x = 202,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,877.16/593.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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