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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.67, 891.65 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.67, 891.65 and 229.16 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.67 : 891.65 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.67/891.65 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.67x = 891.65 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.67x = 204,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,326.06/594.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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