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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.19, 895.69 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.19, 895.69 and 231.98 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.19 : 895.69 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.19/895.69 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.19x = 895.69 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.19x = 207,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,782.17/597.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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