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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 891.60 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 891.60 and 228.98 is: 343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 891.60 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/891.60 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 891.60 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 204,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,158.57/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.61

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