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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.49, 892.70 and 230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.49, 892.70 and 230.21 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.49 : 892.70 = 230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.49/892.70 = 230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.49x = 892.70 × 230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.49x = 205,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,502.85/595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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