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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.38, 892.88 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.38, 892.88 and 230.30 is: 345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.38 : 892.88 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.38/892.88 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.38x = 892.88 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.38x = 205,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,624.65/595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.37

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