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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.67, 892.35 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.67, 892.35 and 229.75 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.67 : 892.35 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.67/892.35 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.67x = 892.35 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.67x = 205,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,017.41/594.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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