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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.40, 892.46 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.40, 892.46 and 230.04 is: 344.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.40 : 892.46 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.40/892.46 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.40x = 892.46 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.40x = 205,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,301.50/595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.81

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