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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.23, 891.27 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.23, 891.27 and 228.98 is: 343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.23 : 891.27 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.23/891.27 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.23x = 891.27 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.23x = 204,085.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,085.23/594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.45

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