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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.67, 895.24 and 231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.67, 895.24 and 231.49 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.67 : 895.24 = 231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.67/895.24 = 231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.67x = 895.24 × 231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.67x = 207,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,239.21/596.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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