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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 890.22 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 890.22 and 228.54 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 890.22 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/890.22 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 890.22 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 203,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,450.88/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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