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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.26, 891.53 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.26, 891.53 and 229.07 is: 343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.26 : 891.53 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.26/891.53 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.26x = 891.53 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.26x = 204,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,217.17/594.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.65

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