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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.87, 893.94 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.87, 893.94 and 230.66 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.87 : 893.94 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.87/893.94 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.87x = 893.94 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.87x = 206,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,195.48/595.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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