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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.96, 891.88 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.96, 891.88 and 229.76 is: 344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.96 : 891.88 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.96/891.88 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.96x = 891.88 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.96x = 204,918.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,918.35/594.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.42

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