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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.86, 893.79 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.86, 893.79 and 230.76 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.86 : 893.79 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.86/893.79 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.86x = 893.79 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.86x = 206,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,250.98/595.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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