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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.14, 892.11 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.14, 892.11 and 229.64 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.14 : 892.11 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.14/892.11 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.14x = 892.11 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.14x = 204,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,860.54/594.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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