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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 895.68 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 895.68 and 207.24 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 895.68 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/895.68 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 895.68 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 185,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,620.72/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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