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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.01, 895.01 and 226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.01, 895.01 and 226.61 is: 339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.01 : 895.01 = 226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.01/895.01 = 226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.01x = 895.01 × 226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.01x = 202,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,819.97/597.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.72

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