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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.99, 891.09 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.99, 891.09 and 228.74 is: 343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.99 : 891.09 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.99/891.09 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.99x = 891.09 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.99x = 203,823.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,823.47/593.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.15

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