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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 891.90 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 891.90 and 229.70 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 891.90 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/891.90 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 891.90 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 204,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,871.66/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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