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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.49, 893.57 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.49, 893.57 and 230.18 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.49 : 893.57 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.49/893.57 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.49x = 893.57 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.49x = 205,676.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,676.32/595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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