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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.92, 895.32 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.92, 895.32 and 232 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.92 : 895.32 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.92/895.32 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.92x = 895.32 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.92x = 207,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,714.24/596.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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