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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 891.12 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 891.12 and 228.96 is: 343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 891.12 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/891.12 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 891.12 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 204,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,030.84/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.39

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