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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.82, 893.22 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.82, 893.22 and 230.86 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.82 : 893.22 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.82/893.22 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.82x = 893.22 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.82x = 206,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,209.02/595.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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