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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.09, 891.59 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.09, 891.59 and 228.96 is: 343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.09 : 891.59 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.09/891.59 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.09x = 891.59 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.09x = 204,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,137.30/594.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.61

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