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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 891.91 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 891.91 and 224.46 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 891.91 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/891.91 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 891.91 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 200,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,198.40/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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