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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.56, 893.08 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.56, 893.08 and 230.44 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.56 : 893.08 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.56/893.08 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.56x = 893.08 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.56x = 205,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,801.36/595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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