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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.58, 894.78 and 231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.58, 894.78 and 231.33 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.58 : 894.78 = 231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.58/894.78 = 231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.58x = 894.78 × 231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.58x = 206,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,989.46/596.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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