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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.23, 892.51 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.23, 892.51 and 229.92 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.23 : 892.51 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.23/892.51 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.23x = 892.51 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.23x = 205,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,205.90/595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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