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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.03, 891.41 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.03, 891.41 and 228.83 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.03 : 891.41 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.03/891.41 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.03x = 891.41 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.03x = 203,975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,975.75/594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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