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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.07, 895.30 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.07, 895.30 and 231.67 is: 347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.07 : 895.30 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.07/895.30 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.07x = 895.30 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.07x = 207,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,414.15/597.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.39

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