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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 891.83 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 891.83 and 229.13 is: 343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 891.83 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/891.83 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 891.83 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 204,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,345.01/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.70

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