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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.40, 893.96 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.40, 893.96 and 231.04 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.40 : 893.96 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.40/893.96 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.40x = 893.96 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.40x = 206,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,540.52/596.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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