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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 896.24 and 232.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 896.24 and 232.09 is: 348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 896.24 = 232.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/896.24 = 232.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 896.24 × 232.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 208,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,006.68/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.27

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