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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 892.86 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 892.86 and 230.28 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 892.86 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/892.86 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 892.86 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 205,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,607.80/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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