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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 896.19 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 896.19 and 231.93 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 896.19 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/896.19 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 896.19 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 207,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,852.48/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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