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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.84, 891.73 and 229.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.84, 891.73 and 229.89 is: 344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.84 : 891.73 = 229.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.84/891.73 = 229.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.84x = 891.73 × 229.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.84x = 204,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,999.81/594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.63

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