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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 895.71 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 895.71 and 232.10 is: 348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 895.71 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/895.71 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 895.71 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 207,894.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,894.29/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.08

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