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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.84, 894.12 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.84, 894.12 and 230.88 is: 346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.84 : 894.12 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.84/894.12 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.84x = 894.12 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.84x = 206,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,434.43/595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.46

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