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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.59, 892.86 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.59, 892.86 and 230.64 is: 345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.59 : 892.86 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.59/892.86 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.59x = 892.86 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.59x = 205,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,929.23/595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.76

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