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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.10, 891.19 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.10, 891.19 and 228.89 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.10 : 891.19 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.10/891.19 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.10x = 891.19 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.10x = 203,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,982.36/594.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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