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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.33, 895.44 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.33, 895.44 and 232.11 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.33 : 895.44 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.33/895.44 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.33x = 895.44 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.33x = 207,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,840.58/597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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