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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.65, 892.98 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.65, 892.98 and 230.25 is: 345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.65 : 892.98 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.65/892.98 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.65x = 892.98 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.65x = 205,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,608.65/595.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.18

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