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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.11, 894.99 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.11, 894.99 and 231.53 is: 347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.11 : 894.99 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.11/894.99 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.11x = 894.99 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.11x = 207,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,217.03/597.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.03

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