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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.48, 893.36 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.48, 893.36 and 230.40 is: 345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.48 : 893.36 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.48/893.36 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.48x = 893.36 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.48x = 205,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,830.14/595.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.65

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