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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.75, 891.47 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.75, 891.47 and 229.24 is: 343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.75 : 891.47 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.75/891.47 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.75x = 891.47 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.75x = 204,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,362.27/594.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.61

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