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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.64, 893.69 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.64, 893.69 and 230.69 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.64 : 893.69 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.64/893.69 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.64x = 893.69 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.64x = 206,168.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,168.16/595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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