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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.15, 896.09 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.15, 896.09 and 231.93 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.15 : 896.09 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.15/896.09 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.15x = 896.09 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.15x = 207,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,828.99/597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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