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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.47, 891.53 and 229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.47, 891.53 and 229.17 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.47 : 891.53 = 229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.47/891.53 = 229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.47x = 891.53 × 229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.47x = 204,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,312.80/594.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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