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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.22, 895.95 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.22, 895.95 and 207.19 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.22 : 895.95 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.22/895.95 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.22x = 895.95 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.22x = 185,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,631.88/597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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