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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.62, 891.75 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.62, 891.75 and 229.32 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.62 : 891.75 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.62/891.75 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.62x = 891.75 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.62x = 204,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,496.11/594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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