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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.50, 890.13 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.50, 890.13 and 228.16 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.50 : 890.13 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.50/890.13 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.50x = 890.13 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.50x = 203,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,092.06/593.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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