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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.61, 891.92 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.61, 891.92 and 224.37 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.61 : 891.92 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.61/891.92 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.61x = 891.92 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.61x = 200,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,120.65/594.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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