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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.48, 889.67 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.48, 889.67 and 228.17 is: 342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.48 : 889.67 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.48/889.67 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.48x = 889.67 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.48x = 202,998.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,998.80/593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.05

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