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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.31, 894.58 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.31, 894.58 and 231.20 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.31 : 894.58 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.31/894.58 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.31x = 894.58 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.31x = 206,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,826.90/596.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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