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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.11, 894.17 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.11, 894.17 and 230.94 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.11 : 894.17 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.11/894.17 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.11x = 894.17 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.11x = 206,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,499.62/596.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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