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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.57, 892.31 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.57, 892.31 and 229.44 is: 344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.57 : 892.31 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.57/892.31 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.57x = 892.31 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.57x = 204,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,730.46/594.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.33

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