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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.06, 891.88 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.06, 891.88 and 229.55 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.06 : 891.88 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.06/891.88 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.06x = 891.88 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.06x = 204,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,726.02/595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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