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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.34, 894.24 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.34, 894.24 and 230.94 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.34 : 894.24 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.34/894.24 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.34x = 894.24 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.34x = 206,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,515.79/596.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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