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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.17, 892.44 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.17, 892.44 and 229.75 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.17 : 892.44 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.17/892.44 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.17x = 892.44 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.17x = 205,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,035.86/595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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