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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.92, 894.03 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.92, 894.03 and 230.61 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.92 : 894.03 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.92/894.03 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.92x = 894.03 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.92x = 206,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,166.64/595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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