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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 890.60 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 890.60 and 228.27 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 890.60 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/890.60 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 890.60 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 203,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,294.45/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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