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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.08, 890.64 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.08, 890.64 and 228.80 is: 343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.08 : 890.64 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.08/890.64 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.08x = 890.64 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.08x = 203,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,778.43/594.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.02

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