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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.49, 893.14 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.49, 893.14 and 230.38 is: 345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.49 : 893.14 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.49/893.14 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.49x = 893.14 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.49x = 205,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,758.78/595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.53

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