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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.81, 893.70 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.81, 893.70 and 230.34 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.81 : 893.70 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.81/893.70 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.81x = 893.70 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.81x = 205,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,857.24/595.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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