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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.94, 892.42 and 229.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.94, 892.42 and 229.90 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.94 : 892.42 = 229.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.94/892.42 = 229.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.94x = 892.42 × 229.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.94x = 205,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,167.36/594.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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