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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.87, 839.86 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.87, 839.86 and 230.73 is: 346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.87 : 839.86 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.87/839.86 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.87x = 839.86 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.87x = 193,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,780.90/559.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.12

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