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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.84, 891.17 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.84, 891.17 and 228.62 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.84 : 891.17 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.84/891.17 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.84x = 891.17 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.84x = 203,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,733.69/593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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