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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 895 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 895 and 231.72 is: 347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 895 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/895 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 895 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 207,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,389.40/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.32

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