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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 892.22 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 892.22 and 229.43 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 892.22 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/892.22 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 892.22 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 204,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,703.12/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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