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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.03, 893.84 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.03, 893.84 and 230.72 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.03 : 893.84 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.03/893.84 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.03x = 893.84 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.03x = 206,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,221.14/596.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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