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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.67, 893.51 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.67, 893.51 and 230.40 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.67 : 893.51 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.67/893.51 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.67x = 893.51 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.67x = 205,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,863.55/595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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