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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 893.22 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 893.22 and 230.53 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 893.22 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/893.22 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 893.22 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 205,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,914.01/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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