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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 895.52 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 895.52 and 231.82 is: 347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 895.52 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/895.52 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 895.52 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 207,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,599.45/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.69

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