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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.32, 891.54 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.32, 891.54 and 229.42 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.32 : 891.54 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.32/891.54 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.32x = 891.54 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.32x = 204,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,537.11/594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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