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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.64, 891.35 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.64, 891.35 and 229.28 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.64 : 891.35 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.64/891.35 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.64x = 891.35 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.64x = 204,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,367.58/594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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