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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.75, 890.82 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.75, 890.82 and 223.76 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.75 : 890.82 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.75/890.82 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.75x = 890.82 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.75x = 199,332.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,332.11/593.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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