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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.32, 892.64 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.32, 892.64 and 229.88 is: 344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.32 : 892.64 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.32/892.64 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.32x = 892.64 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.32x = 205,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,200.08/595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.69

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