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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.27, 896.24 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.27, 896.24 and 232.08 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.27 : 896.24 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.27/896.24 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.27x = 896.24 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.27x = 207,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,998.22/597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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