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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.37, 894 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.37, 894 and 231.08 is: 346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.37 : 894 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.37/894 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.37x = 894 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.37x = 206,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,585.52/596.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.40

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