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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.57, 890.48 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.57, 890.48 and 228.46 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.57 : 890.48 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.57/890.48 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.57x = 890.48 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.57x = 203,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,437.41/593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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