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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 895.68 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 895.68 and 232.20 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 895.68 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/895.68 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 895.68 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 207,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,976.90/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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