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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.57, 891.96 and 229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.57, 891.96 and 229.35 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.57 : 891.96 = 229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.57/891.96 = 229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.57x = 891.96 × 229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.57x = 204,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,571.03/594.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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