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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.49, 892.96 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.49, 892.96 and 230.18 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.49 : 892.96 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.49/892.96 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.49x = 892.96 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.49x = 205,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,536.49/595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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