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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 890.46 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 890.46 and 228.60 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 890.46 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/890.46 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 890.46 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 203,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,559.16/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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