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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 890.73 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 890.73 and 228.48 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 890.73 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/890.73 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 890.73 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 203,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,513.99/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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