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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 890.24 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 890.24 and 228.89 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 890.24 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/890.24 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 890.24 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 203,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,761.44/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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