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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.11, 891.99 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.11, 891.99 and 229.53 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.11 : 891.99 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.11/891.99 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.11x = 891.99 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.11x = 204,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,738.46/595.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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