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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.14, 894.08 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.14, 894.08 and 230.84 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.14 : 894.08 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.14/894.08 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.14x = 894.08 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.14x = 206,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,389.43/596.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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