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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 893.01 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 893.01 and 230.22 is: 345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 893.01 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/893.01 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 893.01 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 205,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,583.15/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.12

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