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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.90, 891.13 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.90, 891.13 and 228.82 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.90 : 891.13 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.90/891.13 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.90x = 891.13 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.90x = 203,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,908.37/593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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