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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 891.21 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 891.21 and 228.73 is: 343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 891.21 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/891.21 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 891.21 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 203,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,843.81/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.15

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