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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.68, 891.83 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.68, 891.83 and 229.25 is: 343.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.68 : 891.83 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.68/891.83 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.68x = 891.83 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.68x = 204,454.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,454.83/594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.81

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