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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.61, 892.74 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.61, 892.74 and 230.03 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.61 : 892.74 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.61/892.74 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.61x = 892.74 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.61x = 205,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,356.98/595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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