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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.77, 893.15 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.77, 893.15 and 230.82 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.77 : 893.15 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.77/893.15 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.77x = 893.15 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.77x = 206,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,155.73/595.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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