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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.30, 891.71 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.30, 891.71 and 229.34 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.30 : 891.71 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.30/891.71 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.30x = 891.71 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.30x = 204,506.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,506.69/594.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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