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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.39, 890.82 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.39, 890.82 and 228.81 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.39 : 890.82 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.39/890.82 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.39x = 890.82 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.39x = 203,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,828.52/594.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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