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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.60, 893.32 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.60, 893.32 and 230.24 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.60 : 893.32 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.60/893.32 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.60x = 893.32 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.60x = 205,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,678.00/595.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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