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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.83, 892.35 and 224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.83, 892.35 and 224.61 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.83 : 892.35 = 224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.83/892.35 = 224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.83x = 892.35 × 224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.83x = 200,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,430.73/594.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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