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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 890.58 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 890.58 and 228.31 is: 342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 890.58 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/890.58 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 890.58 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 203,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,328.32/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.60

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