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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 892.50 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 892.50 and 229.84 is: 344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 892.50 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/892.50 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 892.50 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 205,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,132.20/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.83

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