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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 895.92 and 212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 895.92 and 212.36 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 895.92 = 212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/895.92 = 212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 895.92 × 212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 190,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,257.57/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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