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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 889.85 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 889.85 and 223.13 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 889.85 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/889.85 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 889.85 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 198,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,551.57/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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