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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 890.96 and 228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 890.96 and 228.97 is: 343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 890.96 = 228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/890.96 = 228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 890.96 × 228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 204,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,001.46/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.48

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