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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.56, 892.98 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.56, 892.98 and 230.68 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.56 : 892.98 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.56/892.98 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.56x = 892.98 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.56x = 205,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,992.63/595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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