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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.29, 895.25 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.29, 895.25 and 231.88 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.29 : 895.25 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.29/895.25 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.29x = 895.25 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.29x = 207,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,590.57/597.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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