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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.45, 890.04 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.45, 890.04 and 228.15 is: 342.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.45 : 890.04 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.45/890.04 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.45x = 890.04 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.45x = 203,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,062.63/593.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.17

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