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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.30, 895.43 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.30, 895.43 and 226.89 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.30 : 895.43 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.30/895.43 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.30x = 895.43 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.30x = 203,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,168.04/597.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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