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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.62, 890.54 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.62, 890.54 and 228.38 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.62 : 890.54 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.62/890.54 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.62x = 890.54 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.62x = 203,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,381.53/593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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