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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.73, 890.73 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.73, 890.73 and 223.70 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.73 : 890.73 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.73/890.73 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.73x = 890.73 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.73x = 199,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,251.85/593.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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