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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.28, 893.04 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.28, 893.04 and 230.08 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.28 : 893.04 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.28/893.04 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.28x = 893.04 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.28x = 205,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,470.64/595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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