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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.91, 894.38 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.91, 894.38 and 231.50 is: 346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.91 : 894.38 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.91/894.38 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.91x = 894.38 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.91x = 207,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,050.05/596.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.87

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