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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.16, 893.12 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.16, 893.12 and 230 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.16 : 893.12 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.16/893.12 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.16x = 893.12 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.16x = 205,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,417.60/595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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