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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 896.23 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 896.23 and 232.08 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 896.23 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/896.23 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 896.23 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 207,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,993.99/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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