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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.97, 893.78 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.97, 893.78 and 230.67 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.97 : 893.78 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.97/893.78 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.97x = 893.78 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.97x = 206,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,167.08/595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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