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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.54, 892.90 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.54, 892.90 and 230.23 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.54 : 892.90 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.54/892.90 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.54x = 892.90 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.54x = 205,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,572.37/595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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