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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.43, 893.37 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.43, 893.37 and 230.24 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.43 : 893.37 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.43/893.37 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.43x = 893.37 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.43x = 205,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,690.99/595.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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