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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.09, 894.29 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.09, 894.29 and 231 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.09 : 894.29 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.09/894.29 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.09x = 894.29 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.09x = 206,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,579.84/596.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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