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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.55, 894.97 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.55, 894.97 and 231.44 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.55 : 894.97 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.55/894.97 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.55x = 894.97 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.55x = 207,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,131.86/596.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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