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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.30, 893.08 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.30, 893.08 and 230.19 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.30 : 893.08 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.30/893.08 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.30x = 893.08 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.30x = 205,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,578.75/595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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