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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.15, 891.24 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.15, 891.24 and 204.15 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.15 : 891.24 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.15/891.24 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.15x = 891.24 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.15x = 181,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,945.63/594.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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