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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.56, 889.42 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.56, 889.42 and 228.14 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.56 : 889.42 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.56/889.42 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.56x = 889.42 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.56x = 202,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,912.28/593.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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