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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.18, 891.18 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.18, 891.18 and 204.24 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.18 : 891.18 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.18/891.18 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.18x = 891.18 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.18x = 182,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,014.60/594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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