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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.73, 893.26 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.73, 893.26 and 230.42 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.73 : 893.26 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.73/893.26 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.73x = 893.26 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.73x = 205,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,824.97/595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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