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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 895.38 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597, 895.38 and 231.66 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 895.38 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/895.38 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 895.38 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 207,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,423.73/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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