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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.93, 892.30 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.93, 892.30 and 229.52 is: 344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.93 : 892.30 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.93/892.30 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.93x = 892.30 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.93x = 204,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,800.70/594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.24

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