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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.22, 896 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.22, 896 and 207.28 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.22 : 896 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.22/896 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.22x = 896 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.22x = 185,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,722.88/597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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