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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.27, 890.93 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.27, 890.93 and 223.90 is: 335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.27 : 890.93 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.27/890.93 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.27x = 890.93 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.27x = 199,479.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,479.23/594.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.67

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