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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.92, 892.32 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.92, 892.32 and 230 is: 344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.92 : 892.32 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.92/892.32 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.92x = 892.32 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.92x = 205,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,233.60/594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.98

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