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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.20, 895.49 and 232.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.20, 895.49 and 232.09 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.20 : 895.49 = 232.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.20/895.49 = 232.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.20x = 895.49 × 232.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.20x = 207,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,834.27/597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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