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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.01, 894.36 and 230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.01, 894.36 and 230.83 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.01 : 894.36 = 230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.01/894.36 = 230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.01x = 894.36 × 230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.01x = 206,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,445.12/596.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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