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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.06, 895.66 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.06, 895.66 and 232.18 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.06 : 895.66 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.06/895.66 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.06x = 895.66 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.06x = 207,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,954.34/597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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