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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.79, 892.34 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.79, 892.34 and 229.48 is: 344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.79 : 892.34 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.79/892.34 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.79x = 892.34 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.79x = 204,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,770.80/594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.28

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