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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.35, 896.02 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.35, 896.02 and 232.40 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.35 : 896.02 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.35/896.02 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.35x = 896.02 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.35x = 208,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,235.05/597.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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