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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.72, 890.52 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.72, 890.52 and 228.41 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.72 : 890.52 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.72/890.52 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.72x = 890.52 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.72x = 203,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,399.22/593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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