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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 892.86 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 892.86 and 229.94 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 892.86 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/892.86 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 892.86 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 205,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,302.25/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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