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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 890.74 and 228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 890.74 and 228.91 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 890.74 = 228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/890.74 = 228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 890.74 × 228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 203,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,899.29/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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