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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.72, 893.26 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.72, 893.26 and 230.24 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.72 : 893.26 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.72/893.26 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.72x = 893.26 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.72x = 205,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,664.18/595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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