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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.73, 892.22 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.73, 892.22 and 229.50 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.73 : 892.22 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.73/892.22 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.73x = 892.22 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.73x = 204,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,764.49/594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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