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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.06, 893.75 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.06, 893.75 and 230.80 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.06 : 893.75 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.06/893.75 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.06x = 893.75 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.06x = 206,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,277.50/596.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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