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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 891.66 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 891.66 and 229.34 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 891.66 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/891.66 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 891.66 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 204,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,493.30/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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